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The past six months have been challenging for Jack in the Box's stock price, with shares falling by approximately 50%. Declining same-store sales, the Del Taco divestiture, store closures, an activist investor battle, and earnings reports have impacted the stock. The company experienced declines in same-store sales, with a 7.4% drop in Q4 2025 and a 6.7% decrease in Q1 2026. The sale of Del Taco was completed in December 2025 for $115 million. Jack in the Box has been closing underperforming locations, with 14 closures in Q1 2026 and 47 in Q4 2025, planning to close approximately 150-200 restaurants. The company has been engaged in a proxy battle with activist investor Biglari Capital. Jack in the Box reported its Q1 2026 earnings on February 18, 2026.